Private 11-day Tour as an Expert and Egyptology, unique ancient experience back to 7000 BC by Nile cruise

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Egypt Land of Pharaohs
1 stop
1
Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representatives will meet and assist you all through the formal procedures at Cairo International Airport. Same-day or next you will meet your Egyptologist guide who will explain your tour details, Show your activities, You can ask him about your dreams, of course, will get true. Our philosophy you are not our customer you are our friend, Feel like you are at home between your family.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
The mystery of the 100 ton ‘boxes’ at the Serapeum
4 stops
2
Giza
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip from Cairo to Sakkara. Move to visit:
Admission ticket free
3
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Move to visit: the Step Pyramid of Zoser, The oldest known pyramid in Egypt was built around 2630 B.C. at Saqqara, for the third dynasty's King Djoser. Known as the Step Pyramid, it began as a traditional mastaba but grew into something much more ambitious.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
Serapeum
has been a continuous source of speculation and mystery since its re-discovery in 1850. Even now, no theory has been able to explain exactly how or why the 24 giant sarcophagi were moved to the site and precisely installed in their notches. The mainstream theory suggests the site was used for the burial of Apis bulls, though there are many elements that do not add up with this belief.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
5
Pyramids of Dahshour
Optional excursion to Visit the Red and the Bent Pyramid the 2 pyramids were built for king Senefru the father of King Cheops (4th dynasty of the old Kingdom), Drive to the Red and the Bent Pyramid (4th dynasty of the old Kingdom)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Ben Ezra Synagogue & Coptic Church
7 stops
6
Cairo
After breakfast, You may join your guide with optional excursion, will pick you up from your hotel by a private A.C car to start an incredible day trip from Cairo to Old Cairo area Start our day tour in Cairo by visiting:
Admission ticket free
7
Salah El-Din Castle
is one of the most fabulous war castles back to medieval. Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi began the construction of the castle in 572 AH / 1176 AD, During your tour of the citadel, you will
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Visit Alabaster Mosque, built-in memory of a deceased son, towers over the rest of the complex. Its silhouette is the most dominant feature of Cairo’s eastern skyline. In addition to these two mosques, the Citadel also contains the National Military Museum, full of uniforms and weapons from Egypt long history, a Police Museum, and several more museums dedicated to the palace of Muhammed Ali.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Cairo
Little rest with learning how Pharaohs made their papers and perfume through our visit to Papyrus institute. After that, continue your day tour to enjoy a guided tour to:
Admission ticket free
10
The Hanging Church
The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Synagogue Ben Ezra
Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating from the 9th century AD. Like almost all of Egypt’s synagogues, it is simply a tourist attraction today following the departure of nearly all of Egypt’s significant Jewish community during the 1950s after the founding of Israel and the Free Officers’ Revolution, but this site still holds great importance in the contemporary history of Judaism.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Giza
After finishing your tour, we will transfer to Giza railway station for Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan and overnight.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Arrival :Luxor and West Bank tour
5 stops
13
Luxor
Upon arrival you will meet your Egyptologist to visit some of the best attractions in the west bank of Luxor including:
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Valley of the Kings
Your tour guide will escort you to visit the west bank of Luxor starting by a visit: Valley of The Kings Multiple tombs were lay hidden in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the tombs of nearly 70 pharaohs. The most important tombs there, are the tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Tutankhamun, and many more. Then move to the visit the unique:
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
built-in the 18th Egyptian Dynasty, Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh in the history of Ancient Egypt. She came to power during the New Kingdom after the death of her father, Tuthmose I, a place called “Der Albahari in Egypt“. Continue west bank by visiting the:
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
16
Colossi of Memnon
These two gigantic, 59-foots tall statues are the first sight that greets visitors who take the ferry across from the East Bank. Memnon was set up by architect Amenhotep Ben Habo, the statues decorated the facade of the funerary temple,
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Luxor
You may visit Karnak Temple this day as an optional excursion or Luxor Temple by Night Among the most terrific sightseeing that shouldn’t miss while being in Luxor is Luxor Temple and it is widely accepted that the best time to visit it is at night especially touring around the row of sphinxes in front of it which make you feel like being in a movie full of adventures. After visiting you can walk on the Nile. then transfer to Luxor hotel
Admission ticket free
Day 5
the Valley of the Nobles & Ramesseum tour
5 stops
18
Luxor
Begin with pickup at your Luxor hotel at a morning time that suits you best, then travel in a private vehicle, a roughly 40-minute trip.
Admission ticket free
19
Valley of the Nobles
ancient Egypt’s nobles tombs, These tombs provide us with a wealth of information about life and religious beliefs in ancient Egypt. Their beauty also attests to the skill and creativity of the ancient Egyptian artisans, the majority of the tombs dating to the Golden Age of Thebes during the New Kingdom (1550 – 1080BC). The Nobles tombs are decorated with daily life scenes, funerals, and ideal afterlives of their owners. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II,
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
20
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
Proceed to visit the Ramesseum, the memorial temple of King Ramses II. The Ramesseum temple is famous for its 19 metre (62 feet) high seated statue and weighing more than 1000 tons of Ramses II (of which only fragments are left). The walls of the Ramesseum temple, which is only about half preserved, are decorated with reliefs, including scenes depicting the Battle of Kadesh, the Syrian wars, and the Festival of Amon Min. Move on to
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
21
Temple of Medinat Habu
The Temple is the best-preserved of the New Kingdom memorial temples. It is decorated with military scenes and texts illustrating the victories of the king in three wars. A royal palace was built at the south of the Temple open forecourt,
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
22
Luxor
After finished, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Sailing to Edfu Temple of Horus
1 stop
23
Temple of Horus
In the early morning, you will start sailing towards Edfu, a little ride by a horse carriage to be transferred to Edfu Temple. Upon your arrival, you will have a tour to Edfu Temple one of the most interesting temples that are located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu. located 60Km to the north of Aswan. It was the 2nd Nome of Upper Egypt and the center of the cult of a triad of Gods, which consisted of Horus of Behdet, Hathor Then, you will start sailing towards Kom Ombo. Upon your arrival, you will join your private tour guide to visit the unique:
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Sailing to Aswan & Kom Ombo Temple
1 stop
24
Temple of Kom Ombo
Upon your arrival, you will join your private tour guide to visit the unique: Kom Ombo Temple a unique double temple that was also built during the Ptolemaic dynasty and it also has some additions that were added during the Roman period. The two temples were dedicated to the crocodile god “Sobek” and Hathor. Walking back to your Cruise to start sailing towards Aswan, overnight on the board of your Nile Cruise.
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 8
Aswan Sightseeing & Abu Simbel temple (optional tour)
4 stops
25
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
After breakfast, you have the choice to visit an optional tour to Abu Simbel Temple Abu Simbel Temples is an optional excursion Now, it is your chance to visit the best, the largest, the most impressive temples of ancient Egypt. You will find two majestic temples there, one of them was dedicated to King Ramses II and he decided to make it a masterpiece so he attaches it to his birthday & his coronation days in what we call today “Sun Festival”.
7 hours • Admission ticket not included
26
Aswan
Drive back to Aswan, You will visit some of the best tourist attraction in the Nubian City “Aswan”,
Admission ticket free
27
Aswan High Dam
It is a modern achievement by the Egyptians that was constructed with the financial support of the UNESCO to protect the ancient Egyptian monuments from the danger of the flood of the Nile
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
28
Unfinished Obelisk
the largest obelisk to be ever built by a man and it was actually built by Queen Hatshepsut Then, you will be back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch and overnight on the board of your Nile Cruise.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 9
Philae Tour as optional and Sleeper train to Cairo
3 stops
29
Aswan
After breakfast check out from your Nile Cruise. then you have a choice to enjoy this day with an optional excursion
Admission ticket free
30
Temple of Philae
the boat will dock you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos smiting enemies. Temple of Philae The home of a beautiful, magical temple dedicated to Isis, the Great Mother. At the temple, we perform special rites honoring the Divine Feminine and invoking her energies and blessings. The temple tells the story of the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris, where the goddess symbolizes funeral rituals and the gift of life
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
31
Aswan
After finishing your tour, we will transfer to the Aswan railway station for Sleeper train from Aswan to Cairo and overnight.
Admission ticket free
Day 10
Arrival Cairo
1 stop
32
Cairo
After breakfast, you will arrive in Cairo and upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo overnight. you can ask your guide about optional excursion this day
Admission ticket free
Day 11
Fly Home Say Bye to Pharaohs
1 stop
33
Cairo
After breakfast, you will transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight back home to finish your 11 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise tour. Please ask for your free Shuttle bus from the hotel reception, It is only 5 min to the Airport from your hotel
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: your cruise ship may depart from Aswan on a 3-night cruise to Luxor, then will start tour from Aswan by ship end Luxor hotel land
• Guides are not allowed inside the tombs, so they will explain the history outside and inside is free time
• The day-to-day itinerary is subject to change due to traffic-sailing time through Nile Cruises - vacations. Clients will see all monuments and places mentioned in the itinerary
• The conditions and controls for the hotel stay in Corona are as follows: Health requirements - Providing a clinic and a doctor in the hotel, in coordination with the Ministry of Health - Ensure the quality of the personal protective equipment and sterilization materials used - Do not deal only with companies approved by the Ministry of Health and Population

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